Abstract:

Objective

To investigate the current situation of pre-hospital doctors in emergency medical institutions， to analyze the factors impacting their career longevity， to propose countermeasures and recommendations， and to provide insights for stabilizing the emergency team and promoting the sustainable development of pre-hospital emergency services.

Methods

The study selected all doctors from the Zhenjiang Emergency Center between February 2016 and August 2024 as research subjects. Data on current and departed doctors （including age structure， years of service， educational background， professional titles，and training channels） were analyzed using a combination of statistical data and surveys （retrospective questionnaires and interviews）.

Results

The career longevity of emergency doctors was influenced by various factors， such as industry conditions， environment， societal influences， team dynamics， family circumstances， experience， skill updating speed， and physical health. These factors contributed to varying career trajectories and directly impacted the development of the pre-hospital emergency system and the capability to provide public health services.

Conclusion

It is suggested to improve the legal framework，extend the career longevity of emergency doctors， and explore professional development channels. These measures could stabilize the emergency team and enhance the career longevity of those engaged in prehospital emergency services.

Key words: Pre-hospital emergency physician, Career life, Influencing factors, Countermeasures and suggestions